The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people aged 13 - 25. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
School Zone resources for teachers
• Two new bite-sized curriculum-linked activities to support young people to deal with worry and unhelpful thoughts • New resouces help young people to build and maintain good connections, at a time when they need it most • A Mind Tool for teachers to look after their own wellbeing
https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/40/resources/5656
Lesson plans on Sleep and Social Media
Lesson plans on Sleep and Social Media have gone live on the School Zone, PHE’s free teacher website. They are suitable for Year 6 and KS3&4 lessons both in the classroom and at home and feature content co created with both teachers and young people. The resources will be marketed to teachers in the week commencing 25th January via email and paid social activity. They complement a wide range of other Mental Wellbeing Resources that support teachers to deliver the new RSHE statutory guidance
https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools/topics/mental-wellbeing/overview
Childline - Calm Zone
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Calm Zone -tools to feel calmer- breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.
Better Health Every Mind Matters
Helping you teach PSHE curriculum topics to Upper KS2, KS3 and KS4 pupils, with flexible lesson plans and ready-to-use PowerPoints co-created with teachers, and video content developed with 10 to 16-year-olds.
https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools/topics/mental-wellbeing/overview
Think U Know - Resource Library
Search and view Think U Know resources by category and age range. Each resource has a detailed description covering key aims and suggestions for delivery to children and young people
Not in Our Community - Online Campaign Group
Not in Our Community – Online Campaign Group - Not in our community is developed and continually improved with young people, including survivors, to help us protect ourselves and friends from grooming and sexual or criminal exploitation.
Fixers
Fixers are young people using their past to fix the future. They are motivated by personal experience to make positive change for themselves and those around them.
The Be Real Campaign's
Body Confidence Campaign Toolkit for Schools - The Be Real Campaign’s mission is to change attitudes to body image and help all of us put health above appearance and be confident in our bodies.
https://www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/body-confidence-campaign-toolkit-for-schools
Dove Self Esteem Project
Dove Self Esteem Project: School Workshops on Body Image Confident Me - The Dove Confident Me body-confidence teaching materials explore influences on young people’s body image and self-esteem. The self-esteem workshops address key topics, including the impact of society, professional and social media on appearance ideals, and give you strategies to boost confidence with students.
Barnardos
Barnardos Positive Identifies Service, Secondary Pack - The Barnardo’s Positive Identities Service works with schools in Yorkshire & The Humber to tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying.
The Genderbread Person
A teaching tool for breaking the big concept of gender down into bite-sized, digestible pieces.
Stonewall Youth
Stonewall Youth - Stonewall is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights charity in the United Kingdom.
Mermaids
Mermaids supports gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care.
Child bereavement UK
Child bereavement UK have created a number of information sheets, giving more detail about different aspects of grief and support.
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people
Winston's Wish
Winston’s Wish supports bereaved children, young people, their families, and the professionals who support them.
The Childhood Bereavement Network
The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care – These pages are for personnel working in schools and colleges, particularly head teachers, pastoral staff, tutors and other members of senior management teams. They also have extensive information on children, young people and bereavement.
Stop, Speak, Support Resources to Tackle Bullying
Stop, Speak, Support Resources to Tackle Bullying - A resource for Key Stage 3 & 4. You can use these tools to help you talk to young people about the Stop Speak Support code and how to be an active bystander online
https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/search/node/stop%20speak%20support
Celebrity Bullying Stories
Celebrities and others share their experiences of bullying and give inspirational messages to young people who may be experiencing the same.
Think U Know
Supporting you to deliver education and raise awareness of online child abuse and exploitation.
NSPCC
Bullying and Cyberbullying.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Engages young people, parents and teachers to change the attitudes, behaviour and culture of bullying by building skills and confidence.
Stonewall's - Best Practice, Toolkits and Resources
Best Practice, Toolkits and Resources – Stonewall’s practical guides get you started, help you build on your existing work, and challenge you to achieve your best.
Stonewall
Stonewall is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights charity in the United Kingdom
Bulimia - Young Minds
Young Minds explain bulimia and where young people can get help and support.
Anorexia - Young Minds
Young Minds explain anorexia and where young people can get help and support
That Voice
A short film made by a local youth group and Chelsea shares her journey with you through her own poem and links to support services available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ2B4QvEjwE&index=5&list=PLPi5FK-_wMlvLa6OHFzhhIhtI9pVrP8Gy&t=0s
Time to Change (1)
A growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems.
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/about-mental-health/types-problems/eating-disorders
Beat Eating Disorders
Beat Eating Disorders - Aims to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. They act as a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered
A Film for Transition Between Primary and Secondary Schools - Young Minds
A Film for Transition Between Primary and Secondary Schools - YoungMinds have created a resource that reassures children that they’re not alone when it comes to their worries about secondary school, that there are ways to cope with change and there are people you can talk to when things get difficult.
Conversation Starters - Papyrus
Conversation Starters - Asking about suicide saves lives but it can be hard to know where to start or how to help. This resource gives some example conversation starters if you are worried about someone.
https://papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Conversation-Starters-1.pdf
Distraction Techniques - Papyrus
Distraction Techniques - PAPYRUS resource provides strategies of distraction that people can do if they feel they may self-harm.
https://papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Distraction-Techniques.pdf
Coping Strategies - Papyrus
PAPYRUS resource provides strategies to calm someone if they are feeling suicidal.
https://papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Coping-Strategies.pdf
Hopebook
The 'HOPEBOOK' serves the same purpose as the Hopebox resource but in the form of a scrapbook.
https://papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/HOPEBOOK.pdf
Stay Safe Plan - Papyrus
A resource from PAPYRUS that is aimed to help people who may be feeling suicidal, it gives people questions where they can write down their feelings.
https://papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Stay-Safe-Plan.pdf
Hope Box
The idea behind Hopebox is that it is filled with things that can help you to feel better. When you're feeling upset, anxious, or experiencing thoughts of suicide then you can use the box as a way to feel better.
https://papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/HOPEBOX-resource.pdf
Help is a Hand
An e-magazine to provide support after someone may have died by suicide.
http://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/support-guides/help-is-at-hand/
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide – Professional Resources - (SOBS) are a self-help organisation that aims to provide a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings. They also strive to improve public awareness and maintain contacts with many other statutory and voluntary organisations
https://uksobs.org/for-professionals/resources-for-professionals/
Helping Someone Else
Support After Suicide Partnership information on how to support someone after suicide.
Talking to Students
Talking to Students - Support After Suicide Partnership has put together some information and suggestions to help schools who have been affected by a suicidal death in their school community. It aims to help with the unique issues and experiences of those bereaved by suicide, and guide you through such a difficult time
http://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/what-to-say/talking-to-students/
Finding the Words
Finding the Words - This guide will make you feel more comfortable about reaching out to someone bereaved by suicide.
http://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Finding_the_Words.pdf
Papyrus
Papyrus provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK
Support After Suicide Partnership
Support After Suicide Partnership are a special interest group of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance who focuses on supporting those bereaved or affected by suicide
Blurt
Blurt is a social enterprise dedicated to helping those affected by depression.
No Harm Done - Young Minds
Toolkits, videos and guides to getting through self-harm and coming out the other side from Young Minds.
https://youngminds.org.uk/youngminds-professionals/our-projects/no-harm-done/
Selfharm UK
Selfharm UK is a project dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask questions.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK offers confidential advice and support for those with anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
Supporting Mental Wellbeing - Anna Freud
Anna Freud -Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Secondary School - This booklet aims to support all staff working in school settings to understand how best to help the children and young people in their care. The booklet covers a range of mental health concerns, describes signs you might recognise and offers straightforward and practical guidance about what to do if you are worried about a child or young person.
https://www.annafreud.org/media/5799/supporting-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-schools.pdf
The Talking Mental Health - Anna Freud
The Talking Mental Health animation aims to give children: An understanding of what mental health is and the difference between every day small feelings and a big feeling Consistent and accessible language to talk about mental health An understanding of how to be a good listener.
Make It Count
This guide is for teachers to help them create a classroom and school environment where children can thrive with good mental health.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/make-it-count-guide-for-teachers
On My Mind
On My Mind is co-produced with young people to help other young people. It contains information, advice and resources to help young people support their own mental health, including signposting to sources of support in times of crisis and tools to help young people manage their own wellbeing.
The Five Ways to Wellbeing - Mind
The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a set of evidence-based public mental health messages aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of the whole population
The Anti-Bullying Ambassador Programme
The Anti-Bullying Ambassador programme is part of the charity the Diana Award.The programme offers resources and training to schools and youth organisations in the UK.
The national association for PSHE education professionals
The national association for PSHE education professionals. Providing members with dedicated support, resources, training & guidance.
The British Red Cross
The British Red Cross offers help to anyone, anywhere in the UK and around the world so they get the support they need if crisis strikes. The website informs of ways help can be offered and given including volunteering.
DofE
Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life. Aimed at 14 -24 year olds, any young person can do their DofE - regardless of their ability, gender, background or location.
Minded
MindEd is suitable for all adults working with, or caring for, infants, children or teenagers; all the information provided is quality assured by experts, useful, and easy to understand. MindEd is cross-professional, and can be used by teachers, health professionals, police and judiciary staff, social workers, youth service volunteers, school counsellors among others to support their professional development.
Twinkl
Teacher created resources providing schemes of work, lesson planning and assessments, online educational games and more.
Navigo
Delivering a wide range of high-quality health and care services to patients across North East Lincolnshire.
Shout
Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Shout is powered by a team of volunteers.
Kids Health
Advice for parents on children’s health, behaviour and growth. For young people, it offers support and advice on health, puberty, emotions and life.
Young Minds
Young minds aim to offer support to all young people so they receive the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.
Zero Suicide Alliance
Zero Suicide Alliance are committed to suicide prevention in the UK. Through training and information, it hopes to enable people to identify when someone is presenting with suicidal thoughts/ behaviours, to be able to speak out in a supportive manner and to empower them to signpost the individual to the correct services or support.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. It offers support and advice for men who feel suicidal, with a helpline accessable 365 days a year.
Key Statements
Primary - That mental wellbeing is a normal part of daily life, in the same way as physical health.
Primary - That there is a normal range of emotions (e.g. happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, nervousness) and scale of emotions that all humans experience in relation to different experiences and situations.
Primary - How to recognise and talk about their emotions, including having a varied vocabulary of words to use when talking about their own and others' feelings.
Primary - How to judge whether what they are feeling and how they are behaving is appropriate and proportionate.
Primary - The benefits of physical exercise, time outdoors, community participation, voluntary and service-based activity on mental wellbeing and happiness.
Primary - Simple self-care techniques, including the importance of rest, time spent with friends and family and the benefits of hobbies and interests.
Primary - Isolation and loneliness can affect children and that it is very important for children to discuss their feelings with an adult and seek support.
Primary - That bullying (including cyberbullying) has a negative and often lasting impact on mental wellbeing.
Primary - Where and how to seek support (including recognising the triggers for seeking support), including whom in school they should speak to if they are worried about their own or someone else's mental wellbeing or ability to control their emotions (including issues arising online).
Primary - It is common for people to experience mental ill health. Fr many people who do, the problems can be resolved if the right support is made available, especially if accessed early enough.
Secondary - How to talk about their emotions accurately and sensitively, using appropriate vocabulary.
Secondary - That happiness is linked to being connected to others.
Secondary - How to recognise the early signs of mental wellbeing concerns.
Secondary - Common types of mental ill health (e.g. anxiety and depression).
Secondary - How to critically evaluate when something they do or are involved in has a positive or negative effect on their own or others’ mental health.
Secondary - The benefits and importance of physical exercise, time outdoors, community participation and voluntary and service-based activities on mental wellbeing and happiness.
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